Leslie Thatcher
Senior News DirectorTough but fair, Leslie is the woman most of Park City wakes up with every weekday morning. Leslie has been at KPCW since 1990 and her years at KPCW have given her depth and insight, guiding her as she asks local leaders and citizens the questions on everyone’s minds during the live interviews of the Local News Hour.
As KPCW's Senior News Director, she has the pulse of the community and an unmatched range of contacts that allows the station to cover everything going on in town, from increased school taxes and water rates to personal achievements and community-wide victories. When she's not sussing out the next story, you'll see her face at many Park City events, as well as on the ski hill and mountain trails.
In 2016, Leslie was honored as the Park City Rotary Club's Professional Citizen of the Year and served as Grand Marshall of the Miner Day parade.
The Park City Board of Realtors also honored Leslie with its 2018 Community Service Award for "asking the questions on everyone's mind."
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Equality Utah Board Chair Eli McCann and Trustee of the John C. Kish Foundation Melina Nicolatus, discuss the organization's new director and the upcoming 25th anniversary "Allies Gala," new Executive Director of Alterra Mountain Co. Community Foundation Robert Foley talks about the organization's efforts to support mountain town needs and Abode Luxury Rentals Sustainability Manager Julie Finnegan talks about the company's initiatives that earned it a 2026 Green Business Award. -
Equality Utah Board Chair Eli McCann and Trustee of the John C. Kish Foundation Melina Nicolatus discuss the organization's mission, leadership transition. and the 25th anniversary "Allies Gala." -
Abode Luxury Rentals Sustainability Manager Julie Finnegan has details on how the company's efforts to reduce waste by using recyclable products and gathering food waste earned it a 2026 Green Business Award. -
Robert Foley, the new executive director of Alterra Mountain Co. Community Foundation talks about his goals for building the organization into a supportive funder of community needs. -
The Kimball Art Center’s newest exhibit opens Friday and features the work of 18 abstract artists including three from Utah. -
Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews Wednesday's council meeting, including an annual financial report and a resolution seeking the repeal of the law that allows for developer-led town, Kimball Art Center Communications Director Alex Regenold and Development Specialist Jaimie Mitchell with details on the opening of the "Between the Lines'" exhibit and the status of the new art center at Kimball Junction and David Tellian, owner of Alpine Forestry, and Low Stump Tree Service's Patty Xavier talk about the merger of the two businesses is expanding fire mitigation services and tree health in the Wasatch Back.
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Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's council meeting, including the annual comprehensive financial report and the likely passage of a resolution asking the state to repeal the law that allows for developer-led towns. -
David Tellian, owner of Alpine Forestry, and Low Stump Tree Service's Patty Xavier talk about how the merger of the two businesses will help with wildfire mitigation efforts in the Wasatch Back. -
Kimball Art Center Communications Director Alex Regenold and Development Specialist Jaimie Mitchell talk about the "Between the Lines" at the center and have an update on plans for a new facility at Kimball Junction. -
State law requires a public hearing before the issuance of any general obligation bond. The Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District is asking voters to pass a $71 million bond on Nov. 3, and the information hearing is Wednesday.
